TREASURE HUNTING JUNE 2026

Treasure Hunting is the UK's best-selling metal detecting magazine – every issue is packed with fascinating articles to help you get the most out of your hobby – this month's contents include:

News & Views – This month’s selection of news and stories from around the world of metal detecting includes advice on how to find permissions and a hoard of gold staters sold for over £33,000 at auction.

The Yorkshire Detectorist – In this month’s column, an unusual find sends Nick Toczek off researching the fascinating history of vesta matches.

Reader Finds – A glorious pictorial summary of some of our readers’ recent finds.

My Favourite Finds: Part 3 – Denise Moncaster presents some of her favourite finds, from a William the Conqueror penny to a WWII keepsake.

Church Tokens and the Need for a Pub Token – Alistair Milne has found a variety of ‘communion’ or church tokens on his Scottish permissions, here he takes a look at their 400-year history.

Some Finds Are Not What They Seem: Part 2 – Gordon Bailey looks at some more commonly mis-identified finds, including forged coins and Celtic ring money.

From BC to Art Deco – Josie Elias makes finds from all ages, and all over the world, from a field next to a 15th Century church.

My Detecting Journey – Since discovering the therapeutic benefits of detecting on the beaches around Southport, Alan Mitchell now runs a group of 3,000 members.

Celtic Coin Values – Details and sale prices of Celtic coins sold recently by Chris Rudd Auctions.

Prayer Book Battle Site Reflections – Almost 500 years since the Tudor battle took place in Devon, William Churcher searches the area with his XP Deus.

Portable Antiquities Scheme Update – This regular feature provides a summary of what has been recorded on the PAS database recently, and this month focuses on some recent finds that have been acquired by local museums.

A Day Out with the XP Deus II – Jason Jones picks his way through the iron-infested Norfolk ground with some excellent results.

Auction Round-Up – A selection of lots sold at TimeLine Auctions’ recent sale.